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Pharm - Units 17-19 Anti-hypertensive, Vasopressors, Anti-arrythmic Meds SPC

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Preload   show
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Afterload   show
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Hypertension adversely alters what? Can result in?   show
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Inderal (propranolo)   show
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show given PO, act by interfering with angiotension II(strong vasoconstrictor)resulting in Lower BP. Anti-hypertensive  
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Vasotec   show
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Thiazides   show
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Nipride (sodium nitroprusside)   show
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ACE inhibitors do what to afterload?   show
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show Drops preload AND afterload in tx of Left sided heart failure(MI). Relaxes smooth muscle surrounding blood vessels = Lower BP and hypotension. Anti-hypertensive  
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show Morphine sulfate, ACE inhibitors, Inderal, Nipride, Thiazides, Vasotec or M.A.I.N.T.V.  
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show Used to treat systemic hypotension or raise BP  
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Low blood pressure results in?   show
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show sympathomimetic to tx hypotension. In low dose promotes renal vasodilation and diuresis. In high doses stimulates Alpha1 receptors = vasoconstriction. Vasopressor  
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show very strong vasoconstrictor used ONLY when Dopamine fails to increase BP. Vasoconstriction so significant can result in ischemia and tissue necrosis. Vasopressor  
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show Heart failure (MI), by acting as a cardiac stimulant in moderate doses. Beta1 agonist promoting + inotropic and chronotropic.  
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Cardiac Glycosides   show
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Digitalis, Lanoxin, and Digitoxin   show
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show caused by high levels of digitalis or decrease tolerance. Pts with decrease tol. may have normal levels. Cause from single exposure or chronic overmed. Risks = taking w/quinidine, verapamil, amiodarone. MI commonly given diuretics w/digoxin. Diuretics cau  
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show sympathomimietic w/good Beta1 agonist effects to tx heart failure by improving stroke volume and vasodilation = lower workload on heart  
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show Dopamine, Levophed, Dobutrex, Cardiac glycosides, digitalis, digitoxin, Lanoxin), Dobutrex  
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What are the Anti-arrythmic Meds? C.C.A.A.A.L.I.E.   show
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show drug of choice to tx Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT. Anti-arrythmic  
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show Tx of sinus bradycardia(slow heart rate) and other arrythmias. Anti-arrythmic  
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Cardizem (diltazem)   show
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Calan (verapamil)   show
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Lidocaine   show
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Inderal ( propranolo)   show
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show Rescue sympathomimetic. Fast acting agonist to both Alpha and Beta receptors = stimulation of sympathomimetic recptors. Given during cardiac arrest to treat asystole. Anti-arrythmia  
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Nitrates and vasodilators to treat CHF. How?   show
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show Promotes retention of HCO3 and development of METABOLIC ALKALOSIS. Noted in COPD  
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show Alpha1 , Beta1 and Beta2  
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show 1. Enhance bronchodilation 2. Reduces PVR 3. Enhances the contraction and endurance of the Diaphragm 4. Improve Resp. drive 5. Positive ino and chrono 6. Improve stroke volume 7. Downgrade of inflammatory cells 8. Slows histamine, luekotrienes, and cytoki  
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What us DuoNeb?   show
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